Experience the untamed beauty of Grand Teton and Yellowstone on our Wyoming adventure vacation.
Grand Teton and Yellowstone’s majesty springs to life on our adventure-filled Wyoming vacations. Each vacation celebrates one of North America’s most recognized and revered mountain ranges—the highest of the snow-capped, snaggle-toothed Tetons towers 13,770 feet into the clouds. Twelve breathtaking summits in all, the Tetons are home to pristine glacier-carved valleys, spruce and fir forests, alpine meadows, and rushing creeks.
Yellowstone is the world’s first national park. Its beautiful mountains create spectacular valleys that are peppered with geysers, fumaroles, steam vents, and mud pots. Rushing rivers feed crystalline lakes, and lush forests make a comfortable home for grizzly bears, moose, elk, bison, wolves, deer, coyotes, and eagles.
Spend your Wyoming vacation hiking Yellowstone’s backcountry trails and exploring the granite spires of the Tetons. Bike winding country roads past historic ranches and wildflower-studded meadows. Raft the rowdy Snake River through a spectacular granite canyon. Witness, up close, the region’s rich diversity of wildlife. At night, cheer on the wranglers at the Jackson Rodeo, dig into a steak dinner, kick back with a cold beverage, and count the stars polka-dotting the open night sky.
When Is the Best Time to Visit Wyoming?
We recommend traveling in Wyoming literally at any time of year! After all, two of our world’s most beautiful national parks, Yellowstone and Grand Teton, beg to be explored year-round. Whenever you decide to travel, and whichever Wyoming vacation you choose, it's an experience you won't soon forget.
Planning for a Wyoming Vacation
Don’t worry, you won’t need formal wear for your Wyoming vacation, which means you’ll have plenty of room for the layers you’ll want on hand for whatever weather rolls in. As the saying goes, “If you don’t like the weather in Wyoming, wait five minutes,” because conditions in Yellowstone and the Tetons can change quickly. Come prepared for warm, cold, and everything in between, no matter the season. Read on for a few tips to get ready for your adventure.
Expect Four Seasons in a Day
Wyoming weather can change fast. Even in summer, warm days can turn into cool evenings, and quick showers are always possible. Pack with flexibility in mind so you’re comfortable from trail time to lodge time.
Layer Up
Layers are the secret to staying comfortable in Wyoming. Start with lightweight, moisture-wicking basics, then add warmer (but breathable) layers as temperatures shift. A light hat and gloves are surprisingly handy any time of year.
Pack Your Raincoat, Keep It Handy
Afternoon thunderstorms can roll in quickly, especially in summer. Bring a quality rain jacket (skip the poncho) and keep it within easy reach in your daypack. Staying dry makes every hike and viewpoint more fun.
Don’t Forget Your Camera
From geysers and wide-open valleys to roaming wildlife and mountain views, Wyoming is packed with photo moments. Bring your favorite camera or phone, plus an extra battery if you have one. Leave drones at home since they aren’t allowed in the national parks.
Travel Tips for your Wyoming Adventure Vacation
High Elevation, Easy Does It
Yellowstone and Grand Teton sit at higher elevations (often between 6,500 and 8,000 feet), and guests arriving from sea level can feel it during the first couple of days. The best approach is simple: hydrate early and often, go easy on alcohol, and pace yourself at the start of the trip. A little extra rest and steady effort go a long way, and most travelers feel great once they’ve acclimated.
Wildlife Watching, the Responsible Way
Wildlife sightings are a highlight in Wyoming, and they’re best enjoyed with plenty of space. With Austin Adventures, your guides bring deep local knowledge and a safety-first approach, choosing the best viewing locations and helping you understand animal behavior along the way. Always follow your guide’s direction, never approach or feed animals, and keep a respectful distance, especially around bison, moose, and bears. Binoculars or a zoom lens make it easy to take in the details while letting the wild stay wild.
Big Parks, Big Distances
Yellowstone and Grand Teton are vast, and getting from one iconic spot to the next can take more time than many travelers expect. Visiting on your own often means juggling park logistics, crowd timing, and route planning, plus trying to decide what’s truly worth your limited time. With Austin Adventures, our expert guides handle the details and use decades of local know-how to get you to the must-sees (and a few under-the-radar favorites), all on a thoughtfully paced itinerary that lets you experience more with less effort.
Take 10% off the trip price when you book a trip and pay in full
By paying in full, we are able to pass on savings to our guests, but please note that by opting for this payment plan, your booking becomes non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-changeable. This offer is only valid for reservations where the trip is no sooner than 180 days from the departure date at time of booking.
We highly recommend that you purchase Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance. We recommend Redpoint Insurance – you can find details here.
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Moments from Wyoming Adventure Vacations
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Wyoming Adventure Vacation FAQs
Accommodation
We've spent years finding places to stay that are quaint, perfectly-located, and comfortable when we take you to the most amazing parts of North America. We offer a wide variety of accommodations on our trips ranging from locally run inns and first-class hotels to resorts, dude ranches and historic national park cabins. Accommodations are selected for their location, unique charm and history, and offer a true feel for the region. We strongly believe in the value of a good night's sleep and our accommodation reflects this. We also like to have somewhere comfortable to relax after the day's activities.
Transport
We're really focused on ensuring that we spend as little time as possible sitting in vehicles, and that we optimize your vacation for adventuring in the great outdoors. Our average driving time is just over two hours a day, and we make plenty of stops for bathroom breaks and sightseeing along the way. We use modern, comfortable 15-passenger vans for all of our transfers and a second van is added to most departures to provide more flexibility and more room to spread out while seeing the sights! Make no mistake - our trips are not typical bus tour vacation packages! Picture more of a road trip with family complete with good music, tasty snacks, and plenty of guide-supplied fun facts along the way to keep you entertained!
Meals
Just about all your meals are included when you travel with Austin Adventures in North America. We provide a wide variety of cuisine - breakfasts are typically eaten at your hotel on your own time in the morning before meeting up with the group. Lunches feature everything from elaborate picnics to roadside cafes to sandwiches trailside. Dinners are usually eaten at our hotel's dining room or a local restaurant with plenty of options to choose from. We easily cater to vegetarians, picky kids, and people with particular dietary needs. All our guides have food safety certificates and are well-practiced in the art of food prep and serving while on-the-move. You'll find the meals are a real highlight of your trip!
Guides
Our trips are all led by experienced guides who are very proud to work with us and often lead our trips for many years, for which we are very lucky and very grateful as it means we're able to consistently offer a fantastic level of service. Our guests are often drawn to North America by the beautiful scenic landscapes, promise of wilderness and clean air - and there's no doubt you'll find all that, though what you may not be expecting is to forge real, genuine friendships with your fellow tripmates, including our wonderful guides. They're hands-down the BEST guides you'll ever come across.
As an Austin Adventures traveler, it’s highly recommended you take out travel insurance to cover the likes of travel delays, missed connections, medical expenses or injury, or lost baggage for your travel with us. Please head to our Travel Protection page for more in-depth information and our recommended insurance provider.
We generally take up to 18 people per trip, although this can vary, and all our trips have at least two of our guides to look after you (apart from the occasions we have a small group). We have found that our trips tend to attract a particular kind of person and many people have commented that the social scene was one of the highlights of their trip!
Our adult-only departures require a minimum age of 16 years and our family departures require a minimum age of 6 years to join (7 years on our Alaska Family Adventure) and are a great way to meet other like-minded families who like to get outside.
Please note child rates apply to children 12 years and under.
You are allowed one piece of luggage on your trip, plus a daypack. Your main piece of luggage should not exceed 50 pounds (23 kilograms) and can be anything from a duffle bag to a sports bag with wheels or a suitcase. You’ll also want a good quality backpack sized 25-30 liters (2000 cubic inches) to use throughout the days.
We’re accustomed to catering to the following special diets:
- vegan (no meat or animal products)
- vegetarian (no meat products)
- pescatarian (vegetarian, and eat fish)
- no red meat (eat chicken & fish)
- no pork (eat chicken & fish)
- gluten intolerant (no wheat, rye, barley or oats)
- lactose intolerant (no dairy products)
- picky kids (send us a list of what your child will eat and we'll make sure to have it!)
You will get the opportunity to specify your particular requirements when you fill in your travel wallet. If you have any other dietary requirements please let us know well in advance, via email or in your Account.
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Why Travel With Us
Just-right group sizes allow you to get off the beaten path
With an average of 12 guests per departure and an industry-leading average 6:1 guest-to-guide ratio, you’ll enjoy a highly personalized experience.
Award-winning guides lead the way
It’s so much easier to relax and enjoy your adventure when you have fun, caring guides who know the land, sweat all the details and whip up incredible meals, too!
You’ll never need to sweat the details
When we say all inclusive, we mean it! Meals and snacks, activities, lodging, transportation, guiding services and more. All you need to do is show up!
Enjoy freedom to push your boundaries – safely
Every aspect of your trip is thoroughly considered for your safety, from highly vetted partners and well-maintained equipment to extensively trained guides.
Decades of expertise mean you’ll experience only the best
Family travel and North American National Parks are our specialty. We’ve perfected our itineraries for decades, ensuring you'll experience your destination to the fullest.
"Wow Moments” take your trip from enjoyable to extraordinary
For us, the extra mile is never extra, it’s part of the way! Count on special touches throughout your trip that will amplify your experience.
